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It describes exactly what the object does! Let’s explore more in another dialogue session! If you are interested in learning more about shopping related dialogues, please check out How to Say “What a Bargain!” in Spanish. This concept seems so simple, yet it makes so much sense. It opens ( abre) bottles ( botellas), thus abrebotellas. One of my other favorite ways to increase vocabulary is learning compound words like “ el abrebotellas” (bottle opener). Not only it’s fun to learn these specialty shop names, but also it’s an easy way to double your vocabulary quickly. I’m sure their ice cream is really delicious.) Double Your Spanish Vocabulary Fast! (I’ve heard that there is a long line, but I think it’s worth the wait.) Miki: He escuchado que hay mucha fila, pero creo que vale la pena esperar. (Yeah, let’s try the new ice cream shop.) Luis: Sí, vamos a probar la heladería nueva. (There is a new ice cream shop around here. (I’m going to get some “asada tacos.” It’s already making my mouth water.)Ĭomieron los tacos….(They ate some tacos.) Miki: Sí, se me antojan los tacos al pastor. In today’s dialogue, we are going to talk about shops! This scenario is that Luis is putting up a shelf in the garage and needs to buy a drill, so he says to his wife… Tienda de ropa (clothing store) Spanish Conversation Example Supermercado (supermarket, grocery store) Oh, be careful, although it sounds similar to “Library” in English, Library in Spanish is “ Biblioteca.“ Zapatería (Shoe shop): sells “ zapatos” (shoes)įarmacía (Pharmacy): sells “ Productos farmacéuticos” (Pharmaceutical Products) -okay, this one doesn’t end in “ería” but ends in “cía”ĭo you remember? Yes, it’s Librería (Bookstore) in Spanish, and it is one of the very commonly used shop names in Spanish. Verdulería (Produce store): sells “ verduras” (vegetables) Tortillería (Tortilla shop): sells “ tortillas” Rosticería (Rotisserie shop): sells “ pollo rostizado” (roasted chicken) Pescadería (Fish shop): sells “ pescado” (fish)

Pastelería (Bakery – Cake shop): sells pastel” (cake) Panadería (Bakery – bread): sells “ pan” (bread) Mueblería (Furniture store): sells “ mueble” (furniture) Librería (Bookstore): sells “ libros” (books) Juguetería (Toy store): sells “ jueguetes” (toys) Joyería (Jewelry shop): sells “ joya” (jewelry) Heladería (Ice Cream shop): sells “ helado” (Ice Cream) – In Mexico, ice cream is also called “ nieve” (snow) Here is a list of the names of the most common specialty shops and stores in Spanish.Ĭarnecería (Butcher): sells “ carne” (meat)Ĭervecería (Brewery, beer bar): sell “ cerveza” (beer)įerretería (Hardware store): sells “ herramientas” toolsįlorería (Florist): sells “ flores” (flowers)įrutería (Fruit Shop): sells “ frutas” (fruits) Spanish Store Vocabularyįirst of all, shop in Spanish is “ Tienda” and to go shopping is “ Ir de compras.” Now, ¡Vamos de compras! (lets’ go shopping!). Let’s look at some common shop names in Spanish. Knowing this makes it so much easier to remember them or guess what they sell…and in an emergency, you can kind of make it up by adding “ería” at the end of what you want to buy and people would know what you mean. I love the fact that most specialty stores end in “ería” in Spanish. Now, let’s start talking about stores in Spanish!Īs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The added benefit is that it gives me plenty of opportunities to try new things whether it’s shampoo, candy bars, or fruit, which is so much fun! If you are like me, check out this post: How to Survive at a Grocery Store in Spanish. Browsing through a supermarket is one of the best ways to get to know their culture and language. Do you like shopping? If you are like me, you probably love shopping especially when you are visiting a foreign country! Don’t you think it’s super fun to check out every little store to find something unique? My must-visit shops are bakeries and ice cream shops:) What are your favorite types of shops?Īlso, I spend a good amount of time at grocery stores while traveling.
